I use the google map function as a driving navigational tool constantly. I love the functionality and it is very reliable - however on three separate instances I've input my location and the droid looks and looks for the gps signal, and when it finally locks in it thinks I am a thousand miles away and tries to give me directions from there.

The only way to reset it is to power off, remove the battery, wait a minute and then boot back up. Not very handy in traffic.

Is this a common problem? I searched the forum and didn't find anyone else commenting.

I use the google map function as a driving navigational tool constantly. I love the functionality and it is very reliable - however on three separate instances I've input my location and the droid looks and looks for the gps signal, and when it finally locks in it thinks I am a thousand miles away and tries to give me directions from there.

The only way to reset it is to power off, remove the battery, wait a minute and then boot back up. Not very handy in traffic.

Is this a common problem? I searched the forum and didn't find anyone else commenting.

thanks - Karl

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Damn, this is so obvious, don't know why everyone missed it...maybe you're in the wrong state.

Aside from the GPS Status suggestion, have you tried to calibrate your compass? I believe the option is in Settings>Location or similar...

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